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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 2018
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney,
--- Saul Martinez, David Milne, Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Steve
Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Dan Dotta, Interim
Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief;
Dave Hare, Asst. Fire Chief; Michael Morales, Deputy Community &
Economic Development Director; and Colleen Chapin, HR Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council dated April 2, 2018.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,056,878.67 ($1,181,556.13 in
Check Nos. 221619-221912; $68,942.90 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 820401-
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820402, 820447; $36,356.27 in Check Nos. 51519-51556; $770,023.37 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 30118790-30119292).
To approve bad debt write-off for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery,
General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-
criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of
$219,764.75 and, of that amount, authorize $150,260.50 to be turned over for
collection.
Housing Authority Commission Appointment
To appoint Brian Griffith to Position No. 2 (expiration date 1/28/23) to the City
of Pasco and Franklin County Housing Authority Commission.
Planning Commission Appointments
To confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Paul Mendez to Position No. 3 and
Alecia Greenaway to Position No. 4 (term expiration date 2/2/24), and the
appointment of Isaac Myhrum to Position No. 6 (term expiration date 2/2/19),
on the Planning Commission.
Annexation: Greeno Annexation (MF#ANX 2018-001)
To set 7:00 pm, May 7, 2018, as the time and date for a public meeting to
consider the Greeno Notice of Intent to annex 39.88 acres near the northwest
corner of Road 68 and Burns Road.
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Final Plat: Riverhawk Estates Phase 1 (MF#FP2018-002)
To approve the Final Plat for Riverhawk Estates Phase 1.
Street Vacation: A portion of E. Duluth St. (MF#VAC 2018-001)
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To approve Resolution No. 3830, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 7, 2018, as
the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of
Duluth Street and Nevada Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Presentation of Proclamation for "Cinco de Mayo – Latino Cultural
Awareness Week"
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Ramiro Alvarez, Cinco de Mayo
Committee Chair; Jacob Gonzalez, DPDA Board Chair; and Luke Hallowell,
DPDA Executive Director proclaiming April 30 - May 5, 2018, "Cinco de
Mayo– Latino Cultural Awareness Week."
VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Jeffrey Robinson resides in Councilmember Milne's district, had a gift for
the Council of a binder containing documents to hopefully assist with the
recently created Inclusivity Commission.
Mr. Martin Valadez with Tri-Cities Community Health spoke about the
upcoming Health and Wellness Fair on May 6th. Also, discussed the City of
Pasco being part of the "All of Us" Research Program, one of seven U.S. cities
participating.
Mr. Steve Bauman complimented staff including Chief Metzger about the
recent Safety in Schools presentation. He also mentioned the passing of"Uncle
Jesse Rogers". Also, Mr. Bauman requested Council consider approving the
workshop item set for next Monday to allow for administrative approval of
final plats. This would speed up process as long as conditions are met.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Maloney attended the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala.
Councilmember Barajas was recognized at the gala. Also, attended the Tri-
Cities Regional Public Facilities District Board Meeting, at the meeting,
MyTri2030 gave a presentation and there was a lot of community input. —
Mr. Alvarado attended the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala.
He also attended the BF Cog Meeting whereby federal classification requests
were given to a few City of Pasco streets.
Mayor Watkins attended the Ben-Franklin Transit Board Meeting. The recent
service expansion was well received. There are plans to expand two additional
demo routes in Pasco for one year. In addition, they recently hired a marketing
director.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
RCO Grant Applications -Authorizing Resolutions
Mr. Dan Dotta explained the details of the five RCO Grant Applications.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3831, authorizing
-- the City Manager, or his designee, to act as the authorized representative on
behalf of the City of Pasco and to legally bind the City of Pasco with respect to
the Community Park Road 48 & Court Street Project for which we seek grant
funding assistance managed through the Recreation and Conservation Office.
Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3832, authorizing
the City Manager, or his designee, to act as the authorized representative on
behalf of the City of Pasco and to legally bind the City of Pasco with respect to
the 'A' Street Soccer Complex Phase 1 Project for which we seek grant funding
assistance managed through the Recreation and Conservation Office. Mr.
Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3833, authorizing
the City Manager, or his designee, to act as the authorized representative on
behalf of the City of Pasco and to legally bind the City of Pasco with respect to
the 'A' Street Soccer Complex Phase 2 for which we seek grant funding
assistance managed through the Recreation and Conservation Office. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3834, authorizing
the City Manager, or his designee, to act as the authorized representative on
-- behalf of the City of Pasco and to legally bind the City of Pasco with respect to
the Sacajawea Heritage Trail Underpass Project for which we seek grant
funding assistance managed through the Recreation and Conservation Office.
Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3835, authorizing
the City Manager, or his designee, to act as the authorized representative on
behalf of the City of Pasco and to legally bind the City of Pasco with respect to
the Sacajawea Heritage Trail Levee Lowering Project for which we seek grant
funding assistance managed through the Recreation and Conservation Office.
Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Professional Services Agreement with PACE Engineers, Inc. for the 17003
Columbia East Lift Station and Force Main Project
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Professional Services
Agreement for the design services of the 17003 Columbia East Lift Station and
Force Main Project, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell reported on the following:
• Arbor Day Celebration held last Friday, April 13th. There will also be
another Arbor Day event scheduled with the Boys and Girls Club this
week.
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• 58 Baseball Teams and 88 signed up for Ultimate Frisbee.
• Commercial projects have doubled since last year, Industrial Projects
are up and we've received ninety single family home permits.
• City of Pasco Volunteer Dinner will be held tomorrow evening at
Chiawana High School.
• Meeting with State Auditor Pat McCarthy this week.
• Fire Fighter Recruit School Graduation Ceremony will be this Friday,
April 20th.
• The Inclusivity Commission site on Facebook has received around
13,700 hits. We have advertised for positions in English and Spanish.
Applications are due by May 4th; so far we have received 18.
Mr. Serrano asked if anyone had reached out to the Russian community and Mr.
Zabell said he would check and get back to him.
Mr. Maloney gave kudos to staff on how much work has been done on behalf
of our parks. It is important and that stood out today during the presentation.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of May, 2018.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk